LA BENDICION CAFETERIA
1132 SOUTH J STREET, LAKE WORTH, FL 33460
License #6020133
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Mixed Health Record
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LA BENDICION CAFETERIA in LAKE WORTH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 6 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 2, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged ice creams and frozen chocolate bananas missing label requirements at self service cooler by front door.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shrimp ceviche (47F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored overnight.
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole milk (49F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator items have been stored for less than 3 hours. Operator moved to neighboring cooler to chill. shrimp ceviche (47F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored overnight. See stop sale.
- [16-37-1] No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
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